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McIlroy-mania takes over as Australian Open tees off
Superstar Rory McIlroy has had a mixed first nine holes of the Australian Open, with conditions proving tricky in front of huge Royal Melbourne crowds.
4 Dec 2025
McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy loves playing in Australia but isn't sure about Royal Melbourne, the venue for the Australian Open, rating another course over it.
3 Dec 2025
"I'm in": When Adam Scott talked Rory McIlroy into playing Australian Open
Rory McIlroy decided he would play this year's Australian Open at Royal Melbourne before he won the Masters at Augusta National in April, the man himself revealed, among other things, to John Huggan in the feature piece of our December issue.
3 Dec 2025
Refreshed Cam Davis seeks another Royal Melbourne mark
Cam Davis is aiming to win his second Australian Open, back in his happy place this week at Royal Melbourne where he still owns a course record.
3 Dec 2025
How To Watch The Australian Open
From 07:00 on Thursday through to close-of-play Sunday afternoon, coverage of the 2025 Australian Open at Royal Melbourne will be wall-to-wall. Here's how to watch the action and when.
3 Dec 2025
Adam Scott laments Open near miss at the hands of McIlroy
The painful memories of having the Stonehaven Cup slip from his fingers are driving Adam Scott's quest for an elusive second Australian Open crown.
3 Dec 2025
Herbert hopeful practice makes for perfect Open
Leading into the final round in 2024, Lucas Herbert feels like the Australian Open is the one that got away with the LIV Golf star single-focused this year.
2 Dec 2025
Frustrated Cam feels on the cusp of breakthrough
Frustrated former world No.2 Cameron Smith concedes head noise is contributing to his dramatic form slump as the crowd favourite hunts his first Australian Open title.
2 Dec 2025
Aussie golf stars praise Open's return to traditions
Cameron Smith and Adam Scott believe the Australian Open has regained its status as a prestigious tournament after returning to its traditional format at Royal Melbourne this week.
2 Dec 2025
Cleary: The Aussie is back and it never went away
Australia's great tournament is back on Australia's great golf course, and they'll be hanging from the trees for a look, writes Matt Cleary.
2 Dec 2025
Australian Open Round One Tee-Times
Rory McIlroy, Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott are the marquee three-ball among round one tee-times at the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne beginning Thursday. Check out when to catch them here.
2 Dec 2025
McIlroy fever hits Royal Melbourne ahead of Open
Rory McIlroy and his entourage have arrived at Royal Melbourne as the Irish golfing superstar prepares for the Australian Open.
1 Dec 2025
Leishman turning back clock as McIlroy-mania awaits
Undeterred by his latest near miss, Marc Leishman estimates he's in the form of his life as the Australian Open - and Rory McIlroy-mania - awaits.
1 Dec 2025
LIV Golf star out to make amends at Australian Open
His final round in last year's Australian Open still rankles for Lucas Herbert, and the 29-year-old LIV Golf star is hoping to contend this year alongside world No.1, Rory McIlroy.
13 Nov 2025
Aussie golfers eye Masters spot at Amateur Championship
Queensland sensations Billy Dowling and Harry Takis are among seven Australian golfers looking to secure a dream ticket to the Masters at this week's Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Dubai
21 Oct 2025
Vilips to compete at Australian Open at Royal Melbourne
Fresh off a winning season on the PGA TOUR in the United States, rising Australian golfer Karl Vilips will compete in this year’s men’s Australian Open at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in December.
17 Oct 2025
"Sandbelt-like": Leishman heads west for Open tune-up
A resurgent Marc Leishman hopes Perth's sandbelt-like conditions at this week's WA Open will be perfect preparation for the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.
15 Oct 2025
Niemann heads international stars for men’s Australian Open
Former champion Joaquin Niemann heads a list of four internationally acclaimed players who have been confirmed as starters in the men’s Australian Open at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 4-7.
7 Oct 2025
Davis headed for Aussie summer double
Cameron Davis will end 2025 at home when the New South Welshman tees it up at BMW Australian PGA Championship in Queensland and men’s Australian Open in Victoria later this year.
16 Sep 2025
"Definitely want to": PGA confirmed, Australian Open likely, Smith now thinking NSW Open, Queensland PGA
It would have surprised had he said otherwise, but Cameron Smith has given a strong indication that, following the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland, he will take on Rory McIlroy at Royal Melbourne in December's Australian Open. Smith further revealed that he will likely be home in October and would love to compete in the NSW Open at The Vintage and the Queensland PGA at Nudgee.
9 Sep 2025
Australian Open winner will receive invite to The Masters
The winner of this year's Australian Open will be able to celebrate the added golden ticket of an invite to the 2026 Masters at Augusta in a move that further strengthens the international lustre of the nation's biggest golf event.
27 Aug 2025
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